News about Dr Mahathir Mohamad

*This story has been updated with the revised list by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and responses from certain MPs in the list* KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 29): Ahead of the swearing-in of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as Malaysia's eighth prime minister tomorrow morning, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) said today that he has the support of 114 other MPs for his candidacy.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 29): PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated in a tweet that more lawmakers will be joining their side after Baru Bian's defection “allegedly” gave Pakatan Harapan 114 MPs in support of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as prime minister, reported Malaysiakini.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 29): Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil (pictured) today claimed that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has the support of 114 Dewan Rakyat lawmakers, reported Malaysiakini.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas (pictured) has resigned as Malaysia gets set for a new Prime Minister.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): After retracting its support for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister candidate, the Muafakat Nasional coalition — comprising Umno and PAS — have now pledged their support for Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for the top government post.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (pictured) will again communicate with leaders of political parties with sitting MPs in the Dewan Rakyat so that they may nominate their candidates as prime minister, according to a statement by the Royal Palace today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has nominated Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pictured) as the prime minister candidate for the Agong’s consideration, say the latest reports.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 28): There will be no special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday, March 2, as announced by interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) confirmed today that he has agreed to return to his post as chairman of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 27): Interim prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) said today Parliament will convene a special meeting on Monday, March 2, to decide on the prime ministership.